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Vacancies are increasing, technological evolution is accelerating, and identifying top candidates is trickier than ever.

For over ten years, Trust in SODA have taken a community-led approach to recruitment, and in that time, we’ve helped thousands of incredible software engineers find meaningful work in a world that won’t sit still.

Between the influx of candidates and the widespread adoption of AI, software engineering is in a transition period, making it difficult for hiring managers to conduct prompt searches. This is where we come in.

Our specialist software engineer recruiters have the knowledge, means, and community network needed to pinpoint top software engineering talent in a turbulent tech market.

We provide proven full-service permanent and contract talent solutions across the UK, Ireland, the US, Switzerland, Germany, and Luxembourg. Whether you’re hoping to build out an entire software engineering function, jumpstart your latest project, or move into your first interim software engineering job, the Trust in SODA team is here to help.

Want to know more? Contact the team today to find out how we can support your hiring needs. 

LIVE JOBS

San Francisco, California, United States
Senior Software Engineer
Software EngineerUSD $200,000 $240,000 equity | San Francisco | OnsiteSODA has partnered with a video AI research company building the data infrastructure behind next-generation video models. Backed by leading investors and operating with a team of just 12 people, they’ve already partnered with top AI labs and generated multi-million-dollar revenue this year.Video now powers most internet activity — from robotics and gaming to AR/VR and generative AI. This team is solving one of the hardest problems in the space: creating high-quality training data at scale for frontier video models.The OpportunityYou’ll work across the stack to build systems that source, process, filter, and deliver massive video datasets used by advanced AI teams. The work combines distributed systems, ML infrastructure, data quality, and operational scale.This is a role for engineers who enjoy ownership and hard technical problems. You’ll work directly with customers building frontier AI systems and help shape how video data infrastructure evolves as the company grows.What You'll Do- Build and scale large-scale video data pipelines- Develop systems for sourcing and curating training datasets- Create ML-powered filtering and quality control workflows- Improve infrastructure performance and delivery reliability- Build internal tooling and dashboards for QA operations- Work directly with customers on evolving dataset requirements- Ship systems end to end across infrastructure and product layersWhat You'll BringEssential:- Strong software engineering experience with Python- Ability to build clean, maintainable production systems- Strong communication skills with technical stakeholders- Comfort solving ambiguous and technically difficult problemsDesirable:- Experience with Go or TypeScript- Early-stage startup or zero-to-one experience- Active GitHub projects or technical portfolio workWe encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every requirement. Curiosity, ownership, and problem-solving ability matter as much as direct experience.What's In It For You- USD $200,000 - $240,000 base salary plus equity- Work directly with frontier AI labs and researchers- Small, highly technical engineering team- High ownership with direct influence on technical direction- Opportunity to shape infrastructure powering video AI growthInterested?This role won’t suit engineers looking for narrow ownership or predictable problems. It’s built for people who enjoy depth, pace, and building systems that push technical boundaries. If that sounds like you, we’d love to talk.
Ryan JonesRyan Jones
New York, United States
Senior Software Engineer
Senior Software EngineerUSD $220,000 - $270,000 meaningful equity | New York | 5 days onsiteSoda has partnered with an AI infrastructure company founded by leaders behind one of the earliest Forward Deployed AI teams. Backed by $30M in funding led by top-tier investors, the company is building foundational systems that help enterprises automate complex decision-making using historical operational behaviour.This is not a feature factory role. You’ll work on core infrastructure problems around inference, orchestration, context evolution, and human-guided AI systems alongside a small, deeply technical team in New York and London.The OpportunityYou’ll help build the platform that stores, evolves, and executes enterprise decision context at scale. Engineers here own architecture, product direction, and production systems end to end.The company operates without layers of process or ticket-driven development. You’ll work directly with founders, shape technical direction early, and solve problems where correctness and system design matter.What You'll Do- Design systems capturing and executing enterprise decision logic- Build backend services integrating with enterprise workflows and tools- Develop orchestration systems for agent execution and inference- Create interfaces for human review and AI feedback loops- Own architectural decisions across storage and inference systems- Ship production systems directly with founders and customers- Influence product direction through engineering decisionsEssential:- Strong experience building production systems end to end- Deep backend or full stack engineering capability- Experience scaling complex systems in production environments- Strong architectural thinking across evolving technical systemsDesirable:- Experience with agentic systems or AI feedback loops- Exposure to enterprise integrations and workflow tooling- Interest in knowledge systems and decision infrastructureWe encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every requirement. Curiosity, judgement, and depth of thinking matter as much as direct experience.What's In It For You- USD $220,000 - $270,000 base salary- Meaningful early-stage equity- Direct collaboration with experienced technical founders- High autonomy with real architectural ownership- Small engineering team with minimal bureaucracy- Opportunity to shape foundational AI infrastructure earlyInterested?This role suits engineers who want depth over hype and ownership over process. If you care about building systems that solve hard operational problems — and want your decisions to shape the company as it grows — we’d love to speak with you.
Ryan JonesRyan Jones
San Francisco, California, United States
Senior Software Engineer
Senior Software EngineerUSD 200,000–250,000 equity | San Francisco | OnsiteSODA has partnered with an AI infrastructure startup building operational systems for the home services industry. They’ve raised $30M total funding in 18 months and are scaling the engineering team after Series A.This is a chance to build production AI systems that solve real operational problems, not internal demos or side projects. Your work will power customer conversations, booking flows, outbound campaigns, and quality insights used daily by service businesses across the US.The OpportunityYou’ll own product areas from early discovery through long-term production ownership. The systems you build must perform under real-world pressure — handling live calls, workflows, and customer interactions where reliability matters.The engineering team values clear thinking, fast execution, and strong product judgement. You’ll work directly with customers, shape technical decisions, and influence how the platform evolves as the company scales.What You'll Do- Own features from discovery through launch and iteration- Build full stack systems supporting AI-driven workflows- Improve reliability across real-time production AI systems- Make architectural decisions aligned with product goals- Partner directly with customers during product development- Contribute to engineering standards and technical direction- Work across multiple product areas in parallelWhat You'll BringEssential:- Strong experience shipping production software- Full stack engineering capability across frontend and backend systems- Clear communication around technical decisions and trade-offs- Strong product sense and customer awarenessDesirable:- Experience in high-growth startup environments- Exposure to AI systems or workflow automation products- Ownership mindset with comfort operating autonomouslyWe encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every requirement. The right mindset matters as much as the right CV.What's In It For You- USD $200,000 - $250,000 base salary- Equity opportunity with early-stage upside- Direct influence on product and technical direction- Work closely with customers solving operational challenges- Join a team scaling rapidly after Series A fundingInterested?This role offers the kind of ownership most engineers wait years to find. If you want to build reliable AI systems used in the real world — and see your work shape the company as it grows — we’d love to hear from you.
Ryan JonesRyan Jones
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
DevOps Engineer
📣 Platform Engineer – Travel SaaS A fast-scaling SaaS company in the travel tech space is hiring a Platform Engineer to help build and scale their global infrastructure. This is a high-impact role in a product-led, engineering-driven environment. The company operates a modern, multi-service architecture on AWS and needs someone who can take ownership of platform reliability, CI/CD tooling, and infrastructure as code. 💻 The role:Design, build and maintain secure, scalable AWS infrastructure (EC2, S3, RDS, IAM, etc.)Champion Infrastructure as Code using Terraform or PulumiManage containerised deployments with Docker and ECS or KubernetesImprove and maintain CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, CircleCI, etc.)Collaborate closely with engineering, SRE and security teamsTake part in on-call and incident response as part of a “you build it, you run it” culture🧠 What they’re looking for:3 years' hands-on experience with AWSStrong background in infrastructure as codeSolid understanding of containerisation and orchestrationComfortable with scripting (Python, Go or Bash)Experience with observability tools (Datadog, CloudWatch, etc.)Excellent debugging and troubleshooting skills🎁 Nice-to-haves:Exposure to Windows/.NET, serverless architectures or compliance frameworks (e.g. SOC2)🌍 Why join:Compensation: $130–150K base equityCulture: Low-ego, high-ownership team with a strong engineering voiceHybrid setup: ~3 days per week in office in BostonMission: Helping businesses travel smarter — at global scale
Francis Alexander Francis Alexander
New York, United States
InfoSec Manager
Information Security Manager – Financial Services Technology (Remote)We’re partnering with a growing technology company in the financial services sector that is building modern, cloud-native platforms used by enterprise clients. As the company continues to scale, they are looking for an Information Security Manager to take ownership of their security and compliance function and help shape the next phase of their security maturity.This is a high-impact role with real ownership. You won’t just be maintaining a program - you’ll be improving it, shaping it, and acting as the go-to person for security across the business. The role combines leadership, hands-on technical work, and regular interaction with clients and auditors, so it suits someone who enjoys operating across both technical and business environments.What You’ll Be DoingOwning and running the company’s SOC 2 program and broader security compliance initiativesDeveloping and improving security policies, controls, and governance frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST)Managing and responding to security alerts, vulnerabilities, and incidentsOverseeing cloud and infrastructure security across AWS and Kubernetes environmentsLeading identity and access management, including access reviews and privileged access controlsCoordinating penetration testing, risk assessments, and remediation programsManaging business continuity and disaster recovery planning and testingActing as the main point of contact for client security questionnaires, audits, and security discussionsConducting vendor security reviews and managing third-party riskReporting on security posture, risk, and ongoing improvements to leadershipSupporting security for AI/ML systems and data pipelines, including model security, data protection, and access controlsWhat They’re Looking ForAround 6 years of experience in Information Security with strong hands-on technical experienceExperience running SOC 2 in a real production environmentStrong cloud security experience, particularly in AWS (GCP is a plus)Experience working with Kubernetes and modern cloud infrastructureExperience with EDR/XDR tools such as CrowdStrike (or similar)Familiarity with SOC 2, ISO 27001, and NIST frameworksExperience securing data, APIs, and AI/ML systems is a strong plusExperience working in regulated environments such as financial services, fintech, or SaaSAbility to communicate with both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders, including clients and auditorsCertifications such as CISSP, CISM, or Security are helpful but not essentialWhy This Role Is InterestingFully remote role with a high level of ownership and autonomyYou’ll own security rather than inherit a rigid programYou’ll work in a modern cloud-native environment, not legacy infrastructureYou’ll have direct exposure to clients and leadershipYou’ll be in a role where security is taken seriously and has real visibilityYou’ll be able to make measurable improvements and see the impact of your workIf you’re interested in learning more, please apply or reach out directly for a confidential conversation.
Francis Alexander Francis Alexander
Durham, North Carolina, United States
VP of Engineering
Enterprise Retail Platform | AI-Native Engineering | Global Scale We’re partnered with a global enterprise retail technology organization undergoing a major platform and engineering transformation across one of the largest retail commerce ecosystems in the world. This is a critical executive leadership role responsible for leading a large-scale global engineering organization across cloud infrastructure, edge/store systems, payments, and customer-facing retail platforms. The business already operates at an enormous scale across global retail environments, supporting high-volume, mission-critical commerce systems used daily by some of the world’s largest retailers. They are now investing heavily into the next generation of platform engineering, AI-enabled software development, and operational modernization — and this role sits at the center of that evolution. This is not a traditional engineering management role. The mandate is to build a world-class engineering system that improves velocity, reliability, customer outcomes, and engineering efficiency simultaneously. What You’ll OwnEnd-to-end engineering delivery across a global retail platform ecosystemA 400 global engineering organization spanning platform, cloud, store-edge, and customer deploymentsEngineering velocity, operational reliability, and deployment performanceAI-native software development and engineering automation initiativesPlatform consistency and scalability across large enterprise customer environmentsExecutive engineering leadership for strategic customer programsEngineering economics, efficiency, and operational scalabilityWhat Makes This Role Interesting?Massive Real-World Scale This platform operates in highly complex retail environments where software reliability directly impacts real-world commerce operations at a global scale. AI-Native Engineering TransformationThe company is aggressively investing in AI-assisted development workflows, automation, and engineering acceleration. This leader will play a major role in defining how AI changes software delivery across the organization. Cloud Edge Complexity This is not purely SaaS infrastructure. The environment spans cloud systems, store-edge deployments, payments, POS infrastructure, and customer-managed environments — creating genuinely difficult engineering and operational challenges. Executive Visibility & Impact This role sits at the center of engineering execution, platform reliability, and customer delivery across the broader software organization. Modern Engineering Mandate The focus is not simply “ship faster.” The expectation is to improve:Delivery velocityReliabilityProduction stabilityPlatform consistencyEngineering efficiencyCustomer outcomes…all at the same time. What You’ll Be Focused On: Engineering Execution & DeliveryDrive high-velocity software delivery across global engineering teamsImprove deployment frequency and release confidenceEstablish strong production readiness and release governanceReduce change failure rates and operational instabilityReliability & Platform IntegrityImprove uptime, resilience, and platform consistencyEnsure stable performance across highly diverse retail environmentsBalance rapid delivery with operational excellenceAI-Driven DevelopmentIntroduce AI-native engineering workflows across the SDLCDrive measurable improvements in engineering throughput and productivityScale automation across development, testing, and operational workflowsCustomer & Retail Operations AlignmentAlign engineering priorities to real-world retail operational outcomesPartner closely with customer and delivery leadership on major deploymentsAct as senior engineering authority on strategic enterprise programsOrganizational LeadershipLead and scale a large global engineering organizationBuild operational discipline, accountability, and execution rigorCreate a culture focused on measurable engineering outcomesWhat They’re Looking ForDeep experience leading large-scale software engineering organizationsProven ownership of distributed, customer-facing platforms operating at enterprise scaleExperience balancing engineering speed with operational reliabilityBackground in complex cloud and edge deployment environmentsExperience driving engineering transformation initiativesStrong executive presence with enterprise customers and senior leadershipExposure to AI-enabled software development workflows and engineering automationParticularly Relevant BackgroundsRetail technologyPOS and payments infrastructureEnterprise SaaS platformsDistributed systemsCommerce platformsEdge computing environmentsMission-critical enterprise infrastructureHybrid cloud/customer-managed deploymentsWhy This Opportunity Stands Out This is a rare opportunity to lead engineering transformation inside a global technology organization with:Massive enterprise scaleReal operational complexitySignificant investment in AI and platform modernizationExecutive sponsorship for changeA globally recognized customer footprintThe right leader will have the opportunity to redefine how engineering operates across a large-scale retail technology platform used by some of the biggest brands in the world.
Francis Alexander Francis Alexander
Durham, North Carolina, United States
VP of Professional Services
Vice President, Professional & Operational Services (Americas) Enterprise Retail Technology | Transformation Leadership | P&L Ownership We’re partnered with a global enterprise retail technology organization undergoing a major transformation across its software and services business. This is a high-impact executive leadership role with a mandate to modernize and scale a multi-region Professional & Operational Services organization into a true commercial growth engine. The business already operates at an enormous global scale, supporting many of the world’s most recognizable retail brands across store technology, commerce infrastructure, and mission-critical retail operations. They are now investing heavily into the next phase of software, platform, and services evolution - and this role sits directly at the center of that transformation. This is not a “keep the lights on” service leadership role. They are looking for someone who can fundamentally rethink how services are structured, sold, delivered, and monetized across enterprise customers. The opportunity is to build a modern services organization that drives customer adoption, recurring revenue, operational scale, and long-term strategic growth. What You’ll OwnFull Professional & Operational Services P&L across the AmericasTransformation of the services operating model at enterprise scaleCommercial alignment between Services, Product, Sales, and Customer leadershipServices attach strategy across large enterprise software and platform dealsMargin expansion, utilization improvement, and delivery predictabilityExpansion of recurring and managed services revenue streamsExecutive relationships with strategic enterprise retail customersWhat Makes This Role Interesting? Transformation With Executive SponsorshipThis role has genuine authority and visibility. The business is actively restructuring how Product, Sales, Services, and Innovation operate together, and this leader will play a critical role in shaping that future state. Enterprise Scale Complexity This organization supports some of the world's largest retailers, operating in highly complex, high-volume environments where reliability, execution, and customer outcomes are mission-critical. Build a Modern Services EngineThe mandate is to evolve the organization away from reactive project delivery and toward scalable, productized, recurring service offerings with measurable business outcomes. Commercially Strategic RoleThis is not purely operational. The right leader will heavily influence deal strategy, customer expansion, adoption, and long-term account growth. AI & Automation Focus A major part of the transformation involves introducing AI-assisted delivery, automation, and operational scalability into how services are delivered globally. What You’ll Be Focused On: Operating Model TransformationStandardize and scale delivery modelsImprove implementation speed and predictabilityIntroduce stronger operational governance and accountabilityDrive structural improvements across portfolio, pricing, and organizational designReduce over-customization and create repeatable offeringsRevenue & GrowthIncrease services attach rates across enterprise dealsBuild recurring and expansion-led revenue streamsPartner closely with Sales leadership on strategic accountsPosition services as a core component of customer success and platform adoptionServices Portfolio EvolutionModernize implementation and deployment, modelsExpand advisory and value-based consulting capabilitiesBuild scalable, managed, and operational services offeringsIntroduce automation and AI-assisted delivery modelsConvert repeat engineering work into standardized offeringsCustomer LeadershipAct as executive sponsor for strategic enterprise customersDrive measurable customer outcomes and adoptionBuild long-term partnerships that support retention and expansionWhat They’re Looking ForProven experience leading large-scale Professional Services, Customer Services, or Operations organizationsStrong track record transforming and scaling enterprise services businessesExperience owning meaningful P&L responsibility with revenue and margin accountabilityStrong commercial instincts and executive stakeholder management capabilitiesAbility to operate cross-functionally across Product, Sales, Delivery, and Customer organizationsExperience within enterprise software, retail technology, SaaS, commerce, infrastructure, or adjacent technology environmentsIdeal Backgrounds Could IncludeEnterprise retail technologyCommerce platformsPOS and store technologySaaS and platform businessesManaged services organizationsCustomer operations transformationEnterprise implementation and delivery leadershipWhy This Opportunity Stands Out? This is a rare opportunity to step into a business with:Massive existing market presenceDeep enterprise customer relationshipsStrong executive sponsorship for transformationSignificant investment in software and services growthThe ability to influence how a global services organization operates at scaleThe right leader will have the opportunity to leave a genuine mark on the future operating model of the company. If interested, reach out directly for a confidential conversation.
Francis Alexander Francis Alexander
Glasgow, Glasgow City, Scotland
Sales Advisor
Glasgow £28,000 base uncapped commission   Do you want to join a fast-growing broadband provider that is expanding its full-fibre network to over one million additional homes across the UK? Do you thrive in energetic, customer-facing environments where you can take ownership of your results, meet people every day and make a measurable commercial impact? This organisation is transforming the way residents access ultra-fast broadband and is now looking for ambitious Residential Sales Advisors to drive growth within service-enabled buildings across the UK. You will represent the brand face-to-face, educating potential customers, building rapport and helping households switch to a more reliable and modern fibre service.   The ideal candidate will have experience in: • Working in a sales role with clear targets • Explaining products or services in a simple, engaging way • Tailoring communication to different customers • Handling feedback and customer concerns professionally • Working in fast-paced, target-driven environments • Building instant rapport and confidently driving conversations • Staying motivated, enthusiastic and resilient day to day   What you will be doing: • Meeting or exceeding daily and weekly sales targets • Completing a structured schedule of visits in residential buildings • Maximising every customer interaction to convert sales • Acting as a brand ambassador in all conversations • Presenting product benefits clearly and persuasively • Distributing promotional materials and attending resident events • Collecting feedback on product, pricing and competitor activity • Progressing through performance bandings to gain access to inbound leads and one day of flexible home working   In return you will receive: o £28,000 base salary uncapped commission o 25 days paid holiday rising annually (up to 35) o Additional paid days off for your birthday, moving home, wedding/civil partnership and volunteering o Private medical insurance o Life assurance at 4x salary o Retail discounts across major brands o Pension scheme with matched contributions up to 4% o Enhanced parental leave o Free broadband (in qualifying areas) o Supportive, inclusive culture with a strong focus on wellbeing o Clear progression pathways based on performance
Georgina NettletonGeorgina Nettleton
APTIV
20
Roles Placed
Aptiv, a global tech leader with over 190,000 employees in 46 countries, is developing safer and more sustainable vehicles, including autonomous driving technology. They faced challenges sourcing and retaining top talent in a competitive market with high demand and rising pay rates for specialised tech candidates. Partnering with Trust in SODA provided access to a wider talent pool through an expansive community network. This partnership has positively impacted Aptiv's ability to meet client demand by reducing the time to fill and securing high-quality hires through a wider talent pool.
Aptiv
ARM
6
Key Hires
100%
Fill Rate
Arm, a global leader in computing technology, sought to fill niche roles and partnered with Trust in SODA based on a recommendation from an RPO provider. SODA collaborated with Arm to refine their hiring process, focusing on both technical skills and cultural fit. This involved weekly market insights, qualification calls, and onsite visits to understand Arm's culture. The improved process resulted in a 1.9:1 CV-to-interview ratio and a 1:1 fill rate for all vacancies since May 2023.
arm
BUPA
2:1
CV to Interview Ratio
14 Days
Time to Hire
5
Key Hires Made

With over 50 million customers worldwide, Bupa is a leading multinational healthcare company that provides a range of health and care services, including insurance, hospitals, and clinics.

Our relationship with Bupa began through a personal recommendation – having supported an engineering manager earlier in his career journey, we were his first port of call when he moved to Bupa Dental and needed to build out his team. Having built a foundation of trust over the course of several years, Trust in SODA were retained on an exclusive basis. Working across London and Bristol, we successfully delivered five key placements critical to Bupa’s technology function:

  • QA Engineer
  • Lead User Researcher
  • Full Stack Developer
  • Data Engineer
  • .Net Developer
Bupa
Bupa

Dominika and the Team are fantastic, and will always be my first port of call when we begin hiring!

Bupa
Bupa
Engineering & Architecture Manager
CAPGEMINI
169
Placements
118
Permanent
51
Contract
For over 50 years, Capgemini have delivered transformative business solutions to their clients through leading-edge tech, industry expertise and a highly talented workforce. They faced challenges attracting top talent in a candidate-short market, compounded by UK mobility and security clearance requirements. Partnering with Trust in SODA, Capgemini benefited from dedicated resources, tailored searches, specialized teams, and a global network. SODA quickly became a top supplier, exceeding hiring targets annually and supporting high-volume projects for major clients like Deliveroo, John Lewis, EDF, and public sector organisations.
Capgemini

‘Trust in Soda were one of the key suppliers in relation to both quality and volume of candidates successfully placed.

Communication was key to this success, and our working relationship only strengthened as the year progressed, with mutual respect and honesty being the theme of conversations.’

COMAVE GLOBAL
38
Permanent Hires
SODA Max
Hiring Solution
12
Contract Hires

ComAve was experiencing serious growth and had no talent or HR function. Trust in SODA (part of Trinnovo Group) started with recruiting the HR team and then became the talent function. Setting the strategy for all five of their businesses, we provided a linked ecosystem for talent attraction and management. 

We successfully recruited in 38 roles across Sales, Technology, Engineering, Operations and Marketing, from Junior to C Suite including the COO, across Europe, covering Eastern Europe, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and France, as well as the UK.

One of the most important requirements to our client was speed of delivery, and the SODA team have delivered every time. Our EHS solution streamlines the recruitment process to secure business-critical hires faster.

Comave Global
Sarah Lee

Lauren made it a great experience!! She understood from minute 1 what I needed and was super quick finding the perfect person. She was always available, answered all my questions and made me and the candidate feel super attended all the time."

Sarah Lee
Sarah Lee
People Director
DELIVERY HERO
46
Hires

As Delivery Hero was going through a period of growth due to the internationalisation of their product offering, they onboarded SODA as an embedded partner to assist with reducing time to hire and accessing international talent pools. Working closely with internal stakeholders, we worked across multiple business units and were successful in making 46 hires across React, Mobile, Engineering Management, Go, Flutter, Product, Scala, Data Science, Data Engineers, and MLOps.

Delivery Hero
DELOITTE
57
Key Hires
Trust in SODA has been partnered with Deloitte Ireland for over five years, and in that time, we've made 57 hires across tech and finance roles. Recognising the challenges of Ireland's tech talent market, Deloitte expanded their partnership to include SODA's Contract team. SODA doubled their candidate database within 12 months using a diversity-focused approach, expanding access to a broader talent pool across key areas like software engineering, DevOps, data, cloud, infrastructure, and creative. Leveraging deep industry knowledge, SODA quickly identified niche talent without compromising quality, becoming Deloitte's top-performing agency.
Deloitte
DIGI2AL
59
Roles Placed
Digi2al, experiencing rapid growth, sought a recruitment partner with expertise in immersive GDS technologies to support project planning. They needed to quickly scale their delivery capability without sacrificing quality to meet client demands. Trust in SODA provided a dedicated team, built virtual talent pools, and proactively completed pre-employment checks to expedite hiring. This collaborative approach resulted in 59 successful placements over 18 months. Ultimately, this partnership enabled Digi2al to expand, pursue new opportunities, and enhance its brand reputation.
Digi2al
DYSON
34
Roles Placed
Dyson, a global tech pioneer, needed to expand its creative and technical teams at its competitive institute in Malmsbury, England. Facing geographical restrictions and a desire to diversify its shortlists, Dyson partnered with the Trust in SODA team. SODA immersed itself in Dyson's culture through on-site visits, then leveraged an international network and market-mapping expertise to fulfil Dyson’s hiring needs on time and in budget.
Dyson

Having placed 34 contract roles, Trust in SODA emerged as one of Dyson’s Top suppliers across Technology & Creative roles. 

FIDELIS
30
Perm & Contract Hires

Fidelis is a specialist insurer and reinsurer with long-standing industry relationships and more than 30 years of underwriting, risk management, claims, and actuarial knowledge.

Our relationship with Fidelis began through our sister brand, Broadgate, who were retained to support on transformation, legal, and compliance-focused roles.

What began as a Broadgate relationship soon evolved into a cross-brand collaboration, with Trust in SODA stepping in to cover Onda’s growing technology needs.

Since then, we’ve made more than 30 successful placements across Tech Architecture, Software Engineering, SQL, PowerApps, QA, Actuarial, Underwriting, Risk, Compliance, FP&A, and Credit Control.

One of the toughest challenges was the requirement for all roles to be based onsite in Dublin, five days a week. By working closely with Onda’s onsite MSP, we streamlined the process, built trust with candidates, and ensured the right skills were secured despite the market constraints.

Fidelis
G.NETWORK
32
Critical Hires
G.Network, upgrading London's internet with full-fibre broadband, needed to rapidly scale its team to support its ambitious expansion. Facing the challenges of hyper-growth, they partnered with Trust in SODA to optimize their hiring process. SODA provided a steady talent pipeline of high-quality candidates through dedicated resources, diversity-focused searches, and market insights. Over two years, SODA delivered 32 mission-critical hires across DevOps, Design & Change, Software Engineering, and Infrastructure, enabling G.Network to accelerate its scaling efforts.
G.Network
John Porter

‘Adam, Viki, Gabs and the wider team at Soda have been highly instrumental in enabling our scaling plans over the last few years. They have delivered some high calibre and strategic resources to our business quickly and are always ready to support our needs when required. As a client, I always feel that I have their complete focus and attention. I would highly recommend their services’.’

John Porter
John Porter
Head of Talent Acquisition
GUIDANT GLOBAL
129
Roles Placed
17
Brands Serviced
Guidant Global takes a creative approach to talent management. Having delivered bespoke recruitment solutions to clients all over the globe, Guidant Global is breaking the mould in the MSP, RPO, and SOW markets. To meet mounting demand and alleviate subsequent pressure on candidate pay rates, Guidant Global turned to the team at Trust in SODA to deliver complex hiring projects to their end clients. To date, the SODA squad have provided talent solutions across technology and enablement for seventeen of Guidant Global’s customers, including Dyson, Burberry, Pfizer, The AA, and Novartis. The seamless integration of Trust in SODA’s permanent and contract teams has created dependable hiring coverage across DevOps, Software Engineering, Cloud and Infrastructure, Data, and Creative roles.
Guidant Global
David Miranda

Trinnovo Group is a valued and trusted partner in our never-ending quest to find talent. 

David Miranda
David Miranda
Talent Consultant
NATWEST BOXED
23
Key Hires
Natwest Boxed, the UK's leading banking-as-a-service provider, needed to rapidly expand its team by 30 people in two months to support their growing customer base. They needed to fill hard-to-reach roles across SDET, Engineering Management, Java Development, and Product Management. Partnering with Trust in SODA, they leveraged a dedicated team of five recruiters. This collaboration resulted in over 100 shortlisted candidates, 45 interviews, and 23 successful placements within the tight two-month timeframe.
Natwest Boxed
Mike Jetson

NatWest Boxed and Trust in Soda have built a successful partnership focused on specialist engineering recruitment, ensuring access to top-tier talent. Together, they have prioritized diverse hiring, helping NatWest Boxed strengthen its engineering teams with a more inclusive and high-performing workforce.

Mike Jetson
Mike Jetson
(Talent Acquisition Lead - NatWest Boxed & Mettle by NatWest)
ONDA
2:1
CV to Interview Ratio

Founded in 2022, Onda is committed to providing customers with simpler and more effective cyber insurance coverage in the face of increasingly sophisticated threats.

Having previously worked with Trust in SODA’s consultants at a previous organisation, Onda’s hiring manager was confident in the value we could bring and chose to engage us for a new mandate.

Onda set an exceptionally high bar for candidate quality and needed a partner who could deliver critical hires in a tight timeframe, all while competing with other projects in the market.

We partnered with Onda on an exclusive basis, enabling us to carry out a thorough search across our community networks and the broader market.

With regular catchups alongside the TA team, we quickly aligned on the role requirements, including candidate profiles and culture fit.

By leaning on a deep understanding of Onda’s business imperatives, we successfully secured the two critical hires under demanding market conditions.

Onda
Onda

Trust in SODA has provided great candidates for our company as we start up here in Ireland. It’s been our single source of recruitment and we wouldn’t be where we are today without the hard work put in by the team.’ - VP of Engineering, Onda

Onda
Onda
VP of Engineering
QUANTSPARK

QuantSpark are a strategic analytics and AI consultancy that supercharges its clients’ operating models with advanced technology and bespoke, data-driven products.

After being recommended to QuantSpark by a previous customer, Trust in SODA was engaged alongside competing agencies to deliver a critical leadership role; however, due to SODA’s fast provision of high-quality profiles, the team was soon retained exclusively.

QuantSpark were looking for a blend of deep technical expertise and management experience, and they were operating inside strict budget parameters.

SODA conducted cultural interviews, competitor analysis, market mapping, and technical testing to ensure the right fit for the role, ultimately filling the position on time and in budget.

 

QuantSpark
QuantSpark

SODA provided constant communication and flexibility. Our business has a number of nuances that make recruitment challenging, and the SODA team constantly worked with us to ensure they were providing the best possible service. Not only from a client POV but based on candidate feedback, it was clear that SODA provides a thoughtful candidate experience. The team was flexible on fees and is looking for a long-term relationship. Our business does not typically work with agencies, and I'd be keen to partner with them again on an as-needed basis.

 

QuantSpark
QuantSpark
Talent Manager

MEET THE TEAM

Ryan Hill

Managing Director, SODA

David Young

Director & Co-Founder

Lauren Langdell

Director (DACH) and Founder at Women in DevOps

Ryan Jones

Associate Director - US

Adam Brinkley

Business Manager

Adam Hicks

Head of DACH - Software, DevOps & Cloud

Adam Whitehurst

Senior Principal Consultant

Zaynab Khan

Senior Recruitment Consultant - DACH

Dominika Kodadova

Principal Consultant

Francis Alexander

Senior Principal Consultant

Nathan Peters

Team Lead & Senior Contract Recruitment Consultant

Georgina Nettleton

Senior Recruitment Consultant

Joe Dukes

Principal Consultant (US)

Max Binnie

DACH Data, AI & Analytics Lead

Jason Morley

Senior Consultant

Joe Woodard

Contract Consultant - Switzerland

Michelle Sutherland

Delivery Consultant

Robyn Links

Search Consultant

Nokwanda Khanyile

Search Consultant

Miranda Blaxland

Consultant

Jacques Dondoua

Senior Consultant - GTM

Aleksandra Zielinska

Consultant

Ashley Lawrence

Founder & Group CEO

Oliver Perry

COO

Viki Dowthwaite

Commercial Director

Aaron Gonsalves

Head of Talent

Matthew Goddard

Head of Legal & Compliance

Marita Harper

HR Partner

Micha Swallow

People Development & Performance Lead

Sabrina Jones

Commercial Payroll Lead